Patton Electronics (www.patton.com)"”together with Patton-Inalp Networks"”announced today and is now taking orders for the 8-to-24-call SmartNode TM 4660 BRI/FXS/FXO VoIP Gateway Router for mid-sized enterprises and service providers.
With today´s announcement Patton addresses the demand for VoIP-enabling solutions in European markets where incumbent PSTNs offer 8-BRI services alongside FXS/FXO lines often supplied by CLECs. Initial shipments are expected during May 2012.
Patton´s SN4660 fills the void between high-cost modular VoIP equipment (overkill for most mid-size businesses) and kludgey multi-box solutions (cobbled together from lower-quality, smaller-port-count devices).
Offering flexible port combinations of 2-to-8 ISDN BRIs, a standard 4-port IP-Ethernet switch, and optional 4-to-8 analog FXS/FXO interfaces, the SmartNode 4660 IP-enables ISDN-PBX systems and POTS phone, fax, answering machine, and audio-intercom systems with a cost-effective, one-box solution for 8-to-24 voice or fax calls over IP.
Four 10/100 Ethernet ports provide seamless WAN access via any existing cable, ADSL, VDSL, EFM, or fiber-optic modem, as well as enterprise LAN connectivity.
"We just listened to our customers," said Bernhard Fluehmann, Converged IP Product Manager with Patton-Inalp. "SmartNode users know all about our can-do culture. Patton is focused on meeting real-world needs and delivering on hard requirements for actual projects. That´s how the SN4660 came about. Customers asked and Patton delivered."
As a mid-sized enterprise itself, Patton majors on flexible manufacturing combined with responsive product engineering. Since the company houses sales, marketing, engineering and manufacturing"”all under one roof"”in its US-based bricks-and-mortar headquarters, Patton can respond to market feedback and deliver orders faster than most other VoIP or Telecom equipment suppliers.
During March and April, Patton offers resellers and channel partners promotional discounts ranging from 5 to 20 percent on SN4660 pre-orders, depending on order quantities and timing (contact sales@patton.com for details).
Next-up from Patton and SmartNode... watch for an 8-BRI FXS/FXO VoIP IAD with an on-board G.SHDSL internet-access modem.
In related news, SmartNode recently scored its seventh product-of-the-year award from INTERNET TELEPHONY® magazine, while last month Patton unveiled the SmartNode TM 10200 carrier-grade TDM + VoIP media gateway series, supporting up to 2048 voice or fax calls.
